Twenty-two college or university students are being sought to serve as legislative interns for the 2024 Legislative Session. All majors are eligible to apply to the South Dakota Legislature by October 13, 2023, for an intern position.
LRC’s internship program gives students an in-depth understanding of the government process by immersing them in the daily operation of the legislative branch of government. Interns work with legislative leadership, assist lawmakers with constituent services and other legislative tasks, conduct research and monitor legislation, and participate as needed in committee meetings.
Students receive a salary of $185 for each day worked, which for the full session and orientation amounts to $7,215 in compensation. They may also receive college credits for their internship.
Additional information on the internship program including an application can be found on the LRC website. To complete the application, the student must sign up for a free MyLRC+ account. Applications for the intern positions, as well as other requested application materials including two letters of recommendation, must be filed with the Legislative Research Council (LRC) by OCTOBER 13, 2023.
The 99th South Dakota Legislative Session runs from January 9, 2023, to March 25, 2023, with a recess from March 11-24.
Students wanting more information should contact the Intern Coordinator, Legislative Research Council, 500 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501; email [email protected]; or call (605) 773-3251.